How To Fix PU653 - Destination for system &1, client &2 does not exist or does not work

PU653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Destination for system &1, client &2 does not exist or does not work

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU653 - Destination for system &1, client &2 does not exist or does not work ?

  The SAP error message PU653 indicates that there is an issue with the destination configuration for a specific system and client. This error typically arises when the system is unable to connect to the specified target system due to misconfiguration or connectivity issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The destination for the specified system and client may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing access to the target system.
  System Unavailability: The target system may be down or not running.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target system.
  Incorrect Client: The client number specified may not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Verify that the destination for the specified system and client exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the connection type is appropriate (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.).
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  In SM59, select the destination and use the "Connection